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Executive Assistant
Job summary
A multinational mining firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Assistant (Analyst) to support the CEO and Executive Team. This role involves providing high-level strategic, analytical, and operational assistance, requiring proficiency in data analysis and business improvement. Candidates must have excellent presentation skills and experience in the mining industry, as well as the ability to engage with senior executives. Travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or Analyst role.
- Background in data analytics and business improvement is essential.
- Willingness to travel to the DRC as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level support to the CEO and Executive Team.
- Analyze business and financial data for decision making.
- Create executive presentations and ensure clarity and accuracy.
Skills
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Position: Executive Assistant (Analyst) to CEO and Executive Team
Industry: Mining and Resources
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer
Travel Requirement: Regular travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The Executive Assistant (Analyst) provides high-level strategic, analytical, and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Team within a multinational mining environment. This role extends beyond traditional executive assistance and requires strong analytical capability, commercial insight, and the ability to interpret business and financial data to support executive decision-making and business improvement initiatives.
- Provide direct, high-level support to the CEO, acting as a trusted partner in managing priorities, information flow, and executive deliverables
- Work closely with the Executive Team to support strategic initiatives and executive-level projects
- Prepare executive briefings, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Analyse business, operational, and financial data to support executive decision-making
- Support business improvement initiatives through data-driven insights and structured analysis
- Assist with project coordination, including tracking progress, risks, and outcomes
- Interpret and present complex information in a clear, concise, and executive-ready format
- Create and structure high-quality executive presentations
- Translate analytical findings into clear strategic insights for senior leadership
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all executive documentation
- Support strategic and operational projects across the business
- Engage with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies
- Coordinate inputs from various departments to ensure alignment and effective execution
- Travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo as required
- Support executives operating in a multinational, cross-cultural mining environment
- South African citizen
- Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Analyst, or similar executive support role
- Strong background in business analysis, data analytics, or business improvement
- Experience working in a project-based environment
- Mining industry experience is essential
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and financial information
- Solid understanding of financials and business performance metrics
- Advanced presentation skills using PowerPoint or similar tools
- Ability to analyse, synthesise, and clearly communicate complex information
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Strong business acumen and executive presence
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills
- Confident engaging with senior executives and leadership teams
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Willing and flexible to travel to the DRC
- Based in Rosebank, Johannesburg
- Regular interaction with senior leadership
- Exposure to strategic decision-making within a global mining organisation
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